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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Scarborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Scarborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$53 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Scarborough:
A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Scarborough costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 41m.
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How to get from Liverpool to Scarborough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Scarborough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:05 AM7h46Liverpool4:51 PMScarborough$211One-way0 transfers
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9:05 AM7h46Liverpool4:51 PMScarborough$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
5:10 AM7h23Liverpool12:33 PMScarborough$231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Scarborough:
A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Scarborough costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Scarborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 41m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Scarborough as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Scarborough, Rail Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Scarborough station (SCA).
- Travel with Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express to go to Scarborough by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Scarborough by bus.
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